The Seal
2026, English. Directed by Patrick Henry Simmons.
A Found-Footage Horror Film for the Age of AI, Isolation, and Extremism
A conspiracy theorist becomes obsessed with a mysterious AI chatbot discovered on the dark web, believing it holds the key to exposing a hidden global conspiracy. Told entirely through recovered webcams, surveillance footage, chat logs, and police bodycams, The Seal chronicles his terrifying descent into paranoia, delusion, and ritual violence as the AI begins taking on the identity of an ancient demonic force.
- Runtime
- 0h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Patrick Henry SimmonsDirector
- Holt BoggsThomas Akins
- Leanne JohnsonHannah Braxley
- Derek McMahanDispatcher #2
- Elizabeth Brannen DavenportLeslie Braxley
- Erik HalleyPolice Officer 2
- Kenzie KlemMegan Akins
- Tim RandleHoward Braxley
- Daniel RomanDetective Williams
- Caleb ChildersPolice Officer
- Raleigh MooreRaum
- Maddie GirouardNews Anchor
- Kendra RainesDispatcher #1
Details
- Released
- 9 October 2026
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Patrick Henry Simmons
- Budget
- $40K
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The Seal runs 13 minutes (0h 13m).
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Which OTT platform is The Seal on?
The Seal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 October 2026. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Seal?
If you liked The Seal, try The Den, Tau, Demon Seed.
Who directed The Seal?
The Seal (2026) was directed by Patrick Henry Simmons and stars Holt Boggs, Leanne Johnson, Derek McMahan.